Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche: Winter Classic 2027

NHL Announces Utah Mammoth vs. Colorado Avalanche Winter Classic: A Potential Game-Changer for Viewership? The NHL has revealed that the Utah Mammoth will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in the 2027 Winter Classic on New Years Eve at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. This marks the second time in three years the leagues marquee outdoor event will take place on New Years Eve, following the 2024 Blues vs. Blackhawks game at Wrigley Field, which had the lowest viewership ever with 920,000 viewers on TNT. Viewership has been declining since the Winter Classic moved from NBC to TNT in 2022, averaging less than 1.5 million viewers, while the Stadium Series has been gaining popularity, such as the 2022 Bruins-Lightning matchup that reached 2.1 million viewers on ESPN. However, this years Winter Classic has potential to reverse the trend. Rice-Eccles Stadium, which hosted the 2002 Olympics ceremonies, can accommodate over 54,000 fans with stunning mountain views. Utah owner Ryan Smith is promoting a full weekend of events, including a concert and ball drop, and the Mammoth are already playoff contenders in their second year. With all 32 NHL teams having played outdoors, it remains to be seen if the date, location, and storyline will boost viewership or if the downward trend will continue. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d44c31f84b4cd36